Little Things
.One Direction Lyrics
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But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
And I'm joinin' up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you
Oh, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
And you'll never treat yourself right, darlin', but I want you to
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh
And I've just let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
'Cause it's you, oh, it's you
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things
The lyrics to One Direction's song Little Things express the depth of love and adoration that the singer has for their partner. The opening lines describe the feeling of a perfect fit between two people, as the singer's hand and their partner's hand fit together perfectly, as if they were made for each other. The following line, "But bear this in mind, it was meant to be," suggests that the love between the two is fated and meant to be.
The singer then goes on to describe how they see their partner, even the "flaws" and imperfections that their partner may not love about themselves. They join up the dots of the freckles on their partner's cheeks, and it all makes sense to them. The singer professes their love for their partner's crinkles, stomach, thighs, and even the dimples in their back. They promise not to let these little things slip out of their mouth, but if they do, it's only because they add up to their love for their partner.
The second verse portrays a sense of intimacy and familiarity between the two. The singer knows that their partner needs a cup of tea before bed and that they talk in their sleep. They also know the secrets that their partner shares during these conversations, even if they make no sense to them. The singer encourages their partner to love themselves as much as they are loved, promising to be there for them always. The repetition of the phrase "I'm in love with you" throughout the song emphasizes the depth and sincerity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, the lyrics to Little Things paint a picture of a deep and loving partnership, where every little thing, even the imperfections, is cherished and celebrated. It's a romantic and heartfelt song about loving someone for who they are, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
Your touch is perfectly comforting to me, like fate has brought our hands together.
But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
Our love was destined to be, a fact that we should cherish.
And I'm joinin' up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
I love every unique aspect of you, even the tiny details that others may overlook.
And it all makes sense to me
When I consider all of your little quirks and qualities as a whole, they fit perfectly into the complete picture of you.
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You may not see the beauty in yourself that I see, including the small lines that appear when you are happy.
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
You may have insecurities about your body, but I think you are perfect just the way you are.
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
Even the little things that others might not even notice, like your back dimples, are adorable to me.
But I'll love them endlessly
I promise to always love everything about you, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.
I won't let these little things slip
I will keep your insecurities safe with me and never speak them aloud.
Out of my mouth
I will be careful not to say anything that might hurt you or make you feel uncomfortable.
But if I do, it's you
If I do happen to slip up and say something, it's only because I feel comfortable and safe around you.
Oh, it's you they add up to
All of the little things that make you who you are only make me love you more.
I'm in love with you
My feelings for you are strong and true.
And all these little things
Every aspect of you, no matter how small, only adds to my love for you.
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
Drinking tea before bed is a part of your routine, which is endearing to me.
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
Your love for tea might be the reason that you sometimes talk in your sleep.
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
I cherish the things you say in your sleep, and they are a little secret between us.
Though it makes no sense to me
Despite not fully understanding why you talk in your sleep, I love that quirk about you.
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You may not think highly of your own voice, but I find it beautiful.
You never want to know how much you weigh
Your weight is insignificant to me, and I love you no matter what.
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
Your body may change, but I will always find you attractive no matter what size you wear.
But you're perfect to me
Despite any insecurities you may have about your body, you are perfect just the way you are in my eyes.
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
My love for you is immense and beyond anything you could ever have for yourself.
And you'll never treat yourself right, darlin', but I want you to
You may not always treat yourself with love and care, but I wish for it all the same.
If I let you know I'm here for you
I want you to know that I am always here to support you and love you no matter what.
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh
Perhaps with my help, you can learn to see yourself the way I see you and develop a love for yourself.
And I've just let these little things slip
I may not be able to keep all of your little quirks and habits to myself all the time.
'Cause it's you, oh, it's you
You are the reason for my happiness, and I can't help but express it sometimes.
And I'm in love with you
My feelings for you are unwavering and genuine.
And all these little things
Every quirk and detail about you only adds to my love and admiration for you.
I won't let these little things slip
I will always be mindful and gentle with your insecurities and never let them affect your confidence.
And all your little things
No matter how small or insignificant they may seem, every part of you is beautiful and special to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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